Dominique de Klavazio

(Dominicus de Clavasio, de Clavagio; Dominic de Chivasso), Dominique de Paris (Dominicus Parisiensis)
In Italian origin, was born near Turin. The main part of life D.K. held in Paris. In 1349 - 1350 he. He taught various disciplines, was head of the College de Constantinople in Paris in 1349, Mr.. In these years D.K. a Master of Arts, and in 1356/57 he was. defended his thesis for the degree of Doctor of Medicine. D.K. enjoyed great prestige as an astrologer, was the court astrologer of King John II. He wrote several works on mathematics and Astrolite-astronomical topics (in particular, comments on the "Sphere", "The sky" and "Meteorology" Aristotle).

Literature:
1. Kren C. Dominicus de Clavasio. / / Dictionary of Scientific Biography.